This is a six-week course providing a historical overview of the American Deaf community and its evolving culture. Theoretical frameworks from sociology are explored. Deafness as a culture and not a disability is explained as participants are guided into the world of Deaf culture.

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Module 4: What is American Deaf Culture? - an Overview

Overview of the Core Values of the American Deaf culture. Explanation of the medical vs. cultural view of the American Deaf community.